HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2019--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the nominations for its Seventh Annual Pebby Awards. The Pebby Award nominees were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2018, as determined by the Company.

The Academy’s nominations are notably diverse and naturally more competitive given the large increase in candidates. Nonetheless, several hotels earned multiple nominations; Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco and Hotel Zelos San Francisco both earned six nominations, Hotel Zetta San Francisco earned five, and Union Station Hotel Nashville, Autograph Collection and LaPlaya Naples Beach Resort & Club each earned four. The intense competition amongst the portfolio’s leaders is certain to mark this year as one of the most exciting Pebby Awards ceremonies.

Best Production – For best overall hotel profitability flow-through in 2018.The management team at this hotel generated the greatest operating profitability improvement over the prior year based on revenue growth.

Best Visual Effects – For best overall performance during a major renovation, following the Company’s standard of “relentless pursuit of continuous improvement,” maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor while living through disruption, surprises and great inconveniences.

Best Music (Original Score) – For best overall performance following a prior year major renovation as evidenced by an increase in market share and operating cash flow, taking into consideration the strength of the market in which the hotel is located.

Best Animated Feature Film – For best overall performing restaurant or bar, not only measured on profitability, but also on fostering creativity, creating an experience, activating the hotel, while also supporting the hotel’s operations.

The Seventh Annual Pebby Award winners will be announced on Friday, February 22, 2019 starting at 3:00 PM ET. Join us on Twitter @PebblebrookPEB to receive live updates as the Pebby Winners are announced. Please also visit our web site at www.pebblebrookhotels.com to learn more about our hotels and the well-regarded management teams leading them.